Last week’s SCOTUS decision dashed forgiveness hopes for student loan borrowers. Now officials are warning against scammers offering “relief.” What to know.
Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY
Woman killed in alligator attack while walking dog, South Carolina sheriff’s office says
A 69-year-old resident was walking her dog Tuesday morning near the edge of a lagoon in the area, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Photos show Wisconsin carnival riders stuck upside down for hours
Locals looking to enjoy the Forest County Festival in Wisconsin ended up stuck upside down for hours this weekend when a rollercoaster malfunctioned.
Missing woman survived days stuck in mud, police say
A Massachusetts woman was found alive after she went missing last week. It’s believed she was trapped in the mud of Borderland State Park for days.
Feasting, drinking and blowing things up: The history of US Independence Day
Fireworks, barbeque, picnics are staples this time of year. But have you ever wondered how our favorite Fourth of July traditions got started?
Man sues Lyft after he says driver shot him in the back of his head
Emanuel Hollins of Georgia is suing rideshare company Lyft after he says he was shot in the back of the head by a driver following a tense 2020 ride.
Louisiana couple finds a 5-foot alligator in their home. It entered through the doggy door.
After the encounter, the couple upgraded their dog door to one that only responds to a signal from their dog’s collar.
Donuts in space? Strange Martian rock formation shows up in rover images
Scientists have shared a new image captured by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover that appears to show a “donut-shaped” rock.
Ancient painting of a pizza precursor found in Pompeii — and it’s covered in fruit
Researchers discovered the 2,000-year-old painting at the Pompeii archaeological site. But it’s probably not pizza, which was invented later.
Human ancestors may have butchered and eaten each other, new study finds
Research carried out on a bone dating back 1.45 million years indicates that human ancestors may not have only eaten ancient animals, but each other.